542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest
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542 Jackson Avenue,River Forest, IL 60305
$1,585,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,204 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: tagger o'brien
Office: p.m. walsh & co.
MLS#:12681466
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,585,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$719.15

About this home

Welcome to this classic 3 story brick colonial home on a 75' x 183' with 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. The foyer welcomes everyone to your new home. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning professionally designed kitchen with Quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher & under the counter microwave. There is a fantastic mud room with additional custom cabinetry for all your needs. You will love the stately living room with a wood burning fireplace, built in corner cabinets & wonderful natural lighting. Two sets of doors lead to the fantastic sunroom on the north side of the home. Enjoy the separate dining room with family & friends. The 2nd floor has a wonderful primary suite, custom bath with a heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower. There are two additional large bedrooms & a tandem room plus a full bath on the 2nd floor and a convenient laundry chute! The 3rd floor has two bedrooms with a full bath with heated flooring and...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1927
  • Listing ID #:12681466
  • Updated:June 19, 2026 at 04:48 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range, Range Hood
  • Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
  • Living area:2,204 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating:Baseboard, Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1927
  • Building area:2,204 sq. ft.
  • Lot Features:Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle school:Roosevelt School
  • Elementary school:Lincoln Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,585,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$719.15
  • Tax amount:$19,851 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2.5
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